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Old 08-05-2009, 01:46 AM   #41 (permalink)
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Are automatic transmissions made to shift to drive/neutral while in motion? I didn't think so...

There is no point anyway. That's what the torque convertor is for.
Torque converter draws power.

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Old 08-20-2009, 01:42 PM   #42 (permalink)
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I think the newest Cobalt automatically shifts to N when stopped, then drops back into D when you let off the brake. I was floored when I heard about that, I would be utterly opposed to my vehicle shifting in and out of neutral without my say-so.
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Old 08-21-2009, 04:37 PM   #43 (permalink)
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things arent looking good


been neglecting the tracker in favour of the 45 mpg crx

and to make matters worse, Im in negotiations for a 01 civic (35mpg)


but maybe my dad will sell his 18mpg truck and use the 28 mpg tracker


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